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Designer Kim Shui draws on Chinese culture and pottery in latest work

September 22, 2017

China’s corruption crackdown nabs ‘tigers’ and ‘flies’ at all levels

The number of Party officials officially disciplined has climbed every year since 2013, resulting in a total of 1,165,000 so far. Not even senior officials are exempt.

September 21, 2017

Chinese FM Wang Yi says path for peace still open on DPRK

China’s foreign minister began his speech to the U.N. with a much brighter outlook for the world than some of his counterparts.

September 13, 2017

New technology in China turns desert into land rich with crops

China’s breakthrough experiment in converting sand to soil is promising for making land seemingly hostile to life, fertile ground.

September 12, 2017

Filmmaker Pamela Tom discusses the influence of pioneering artist Tyrus Wong

Filmmaker Pamela Tom worked on the documentary “Tyrus” for 17 years. The hard work has paid off — the film is receiving a lot of praise from audiences and critics alike. CGTN’s May Lee sat down with Tom to find out more about Tyrus Wong — and the making of the film.

September 12, 2017

Documentary explores Chinese-born Tyrus Wong’s break into Hollywood

Wong went on to work at several movie studios as a live action artist on hundreds of movies including the “Sands of Iwo Jima”, “Gypsy” and “Rebel Without a Cause.”

September 12, 2017

Irma leaves at least 2 dead in Georgia, 1 in South Carolina

The remnants of Hurricane Irma forced Atlanta’s international airport – one of the world’s busiest – to cancel nearly 200 flights early Tuesday. The storm claimed at least two lives in Georgia and one in South Carolina.

September 12, 2017

China supports UN Security Council resolution on DPRK

China supports the U.N. Security Council in taking necessary measures regarding the DPRK’s nuclear test, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said Tuesday morning.

September 6, 2017

China remains persistent in denuclearizing Korean Peninsula: Xi

Xi said China has been adamant in preserving the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, maintaining peace and stability on the peninsula, and resolving the nuclear issue through talks.

September 5, 2017

Back to school in China means big spending for parents

Preparing for a new semester of school in China means shelling out big money for school supplies – like electronics.

September 4, 2017

Full text of President Xi’s speech at opening ceremony of BRICS Business Forum

Following is the full text of the keynote speech given by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum on Sunday: Working Together to Usher in the Second “Golden Decade” of BRICS Cooperation Speech by H.E. Xi Jinping President of […]

September 1, 2017

Seniors maintain a healthy social life and sharpen mental abilities with mahjong

The game of Mahjong is an ancient Chinese invention. It remains a great way for senior citizens to socialize and stay active. And being a mental game — it helps to keep people sharp.

August 25, 2017

Popularity surges in China for health-monitoring devices for pets

Technology has been playing a big role in our health. There are all kinds of devices that help keep us on track. Now, pets are getting in on the action.

August 23, 2017

Senior bodybuilder in China inspires netizens with fit lifestyle

A Chinese bodybuilder is inspiring netizens with his fit figure, but this athlete isn’t your typical weight-lifter. He’s over 50-years-old and a two-time gold medalist. CGTN’s Hu Chao reports.

August 23, 2017

Monitoring stations part of China’s efforts to combat groundwater pollution

China is in the third year of its so-called “War on Pollution.” The campaign includes efforts to clean up the water supply, including groundwater.

August 22, 2017

Increased Chinese wealth leads to booming butler business

With the number of wealthy Chinese citizens steadily rising, the demand for qualified and affordable butlers is also increasing. International Butler Academy China is busy training the next generation of white-gloved servants.

August 18, 2017

Some Chinese job seekers turn to plastic surgery as advantage

How far would you go to land a job? Many young job seekers in China are turning to cosmetic surgery, with the hope that it will help them get hired.

August 18, 2017

Chinese cities encouraging equal rights for homeowners, renters

Chinese authorities have implemented a slew of new regulations to slow the rising cost of housing. The latest push: giving equal rights to home-owners and tenants.

August 15, 2017

China encourages car sharing to curb traffic congestion

The traditional equation: Growing population plus growing wealth equals greater car ownership. But city planners are encouraging models that maintain the benefits of mobility by sharing rather than owning.

August 14, 2017

Air China opens Havana office aimed at boosting tourism, trade

China’s flagship airline has opened a commercial office in Cuba, aimed at boosting tourism and trade between the two countries and the region. Air China’s Havana service is the only direct flight between Beijing and the Caribbean.

August 14, 2017

Fun, food, and fierce competition fire up New York Dragon Boat Festival

The 27th annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York has just wrapped-up after two-days of fun, food, and fierce competition.

August 7, 2017

New Chinese experiment may be rocketing to International Space Station

It looks as though there may very well be another Chinese experiment headed to the International Space Station before the year is out. That’s according to the CEO of a private company that calls itself the “concierge to the cosmos.”

August 4, 2017

Team China gears up for Australia’s Football International Cup

Team China is among the 18 nations which gathered for the Australian Rules Football League “International” Cup. While the 22-man squad isn’t expected to sweep the tournament, it’s helping increase the sport’s commercial and cultural reach back home.

August 3, 2017

Cup stacking sport gains popularity in China, US

A sport that started in California in the 1980s — is gaining momentum around the world, particularly in China and the U.S.

July 28, 2017

Influence of Chinese communities in Africa grows stronger

Hundreds of years ago, the first Chinese came to the far-flung southern tip of the African continent, most of them originally from southern China.

July 25, 2017

Chinese military presence expands abroad with new support base in Djibouti

Beijing emphasizes this will be a support facility, to help establish security in the region

July 24, 2017

‘The Rap of China’ drops underground rappers into online battles

‘The Rap of China’ airs on one of China’s most popular streaming sites. Over the past month, it’s racked up more than 600 million views.

July 24, 2017

US museum aims to educate West about traditional Chinese medicine

It’s the same mission at the U.S. Center for Chinese Medicine outside Rockville, Maryland. Inside is a 2,000 square-meter museum, said to be the first of its kind in the country.It’s headed by TCM professor, Dr. Bo Ji.

July 21, 2017

China on campaign against imported waste

However, the country’s speedy industrial development has seen it struggling to regulate waste disposal, leading to toxic waterways and cities blanketed in smog.

July 19, 2017

Report finds China surpasses US in renewable energy consumption

China is increasing efforts to transition to clean energy. Its plan includes a nearly $400 million investment in renewables by the year 2020. China’s National Energy Administration estimates that the money will create 13 million jobs in the country.

July 15, 2017

New York Asian Film Festival continues to break the mold

A zombie apocalypse in Hong Kong, monsters, gangsters, and unlikley romances. These are just a few of the stories on display at the annual “New York” Asian Film Festival.

July 10, 2017

Job prospects, security in Chengdu attract foreign residents

CGTN’s Liu Yang spent a day with two foreign English teachers to find out why they make their home in the southwestern city of Chengdu.

July 10, 2017

China recommits to environment, open trade at G-20 summit

World leaders promoted the same message shared last year during China’s leadership of the group.

July 6, 2017

China maintain intellectual property rights on bullet trains

China is home to about 60 percent of the world’s bullet train infrastructure. China not only has the largest bullet train fleet in the world, it now produces its own technology.

July 6, 2017

Global leaders prepare for G-20 Summit amid violent protests

Protesters said they will continue to protest the summit with a mass demonstration planned for Saturday.

July 5, 2017

Bond denied for suspect in kidnapping of Chinese scholar

The man accused of kidnapping, and presumed responsible for killing a 26-year-old Chinese scholar, was actually at a rally and vigil for Zhang Yingying last week.

July 4, 2017

Torrential rains across China push some flooding to record levels

Floods in China happen every year. However, the rains have been torrential across parts of China for the past week or so.

June 28, 2017

Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong increase ties through filmmaking

Cooperation between Hong Kong filmmakers and their mainland counterparts has great potential: while the former bring their filmmaking experience, the latter could offer knowledge of what mainland audiences want to see in theaters.

June 16, 2017

5 dead from poisoning after illegally dumping industrial waste in China

According to a preliminary investigation by local police, the workers inhaled toxic gas and fainted while dumping waste from two tankers at a river near Niuxinzhuang Village in Wuji County at around 05:30 a.m. local time.

June 15, 2017

BRICS Sherpas pledge for further cooperation in run-up to summit

BRICS Sherpas serve as the main channel in coordinating and advancing preparations for the BRICS Summit which will take place in Xiamen this September.

June 6, 2017

Foreign-born, ethnically-born Chinese find difficulties in moving to China

Over the last decade, a growing number of young Huayi began moving to China. Many said they were drawn by economic opportunity in the country but quickly found — they were too foreign to be considered Chinese

June 5, 2017

Three giant pandas arrived in Chengdu from Japan

They include male twins Hai Bang and Yang Bang, who are six years old, and their four-year-old younger sister You Bang.

June 1, 2017

China, Germany agree to speed up talks on China-EU investment agreement

China and Germany have agreed to speed up negotiations on a China-EU investment agreement so as to further enrich the two countries’ cooperation.

May 29, 2017

What is the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival?

With a history over 2,000 years, the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival (端午节), is steeped in tradition and legend. The holiday commemorates Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet and patriot who lived from 340-278 BCE.

May 26, 2017

Chinese graduate students invent wearable to translate sign language into voice

It has the ability to translate sign language gestures into voice, and voice into text.

May 23, 2017

‘Dangal’ becomes China’s biggest non-Hollywood foreign film

By May 23rd, it had pulled in $117 million in China. The Indian film, whose name translates into “Let’s Wrestle, Dad” was released in China on May 5.

May 22, 2017

Documentary spotlights first licensed Chinese-American female pilot

“Aviatrix” tells the story of Katherine Sui Fun Cheung, born in Guangdong, China, who in 1931 became the first Chinese female to earn a pilot’s license and would go on to thrill audiences at air shows and races.

May 22, 2017

China, Russia launch joint research and development of wide-body airliner

China and Russia on Monday announced a new joint venture in Shanghai to start their research and development of a wide-body passenger airliner.

May 21, 2017

China’s animation industry looks to redefine itself

In 1926, China’s first animation short was born: Uproar in the Studio. The 12-minute black and white film combined both live footage and drawings.

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